Al₁Zn₁Rh₂ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining aluminum, zinc, and rhodium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material represents research into advanced intermetallic semiconductors, which are being investigated for potential applications in high-temperature electronics and specialized optoelectronic devices where conventional semiconductors reach performance limits. The inclusion of rhodium—a precious metal with excellent thermal stability and catalytic properties—suggests this compound targets niche applications requiring thermal robustness or unique electronic band structure characteristics, though industrial-scale deployment remains limited pending further development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 27,194.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13,079.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01390 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7740 | eV/atom | — |